FRIED AMARETTI. Dive into the irresistible whirlwind of flavor of fried amaretti.
A golden, crispy cloud that encloses a soft and fragrant heart, it’s a recipe my aunt used to make when I was little, which I recently rediscovered. With fried amaretti, tradition meets indulgence: a nostalgic dive into childhood memories that transforms into an unforgettable taste experience. These delicious fried bites, where the main element is the amaretto, soaked in milk and rum, are covered with a light batter, which is then fried.
If you like small fried pastries, you will fall in love with these sweets, simple and quick to prepare. I love rediscovering old recipes, I’m a seeker, and then maybe reworking them a bit, if needed. This simple and quick recipe will allow you to prepare perfect fried amaretti in minutes.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Carnival
- Energy 636.03 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 38.25 (g) of which sugars 7.85 (g)
- Proteins 5.88 (g)
- Fat 49.88 (g) of which saturated 10.38 (g)of which unsaturated 37.11 (g)
- Fibers 0.70 (g)
- Sodium 300.10 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 135 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 7 oz amaretti
- 1 egg
- 1/2 glass rum
- as needed peanut oil
- pinches salt
- powdered sugar (for decoration)
Tools
- Slotted Spoon Stainless steel skimmer, daily use kitchen ladle with handle, for frying, steaming, and serving. Diameter: 7 inches. Total length: 17 inches
- Pot SILBERTHAL Stainless Steel Pot 2 liters | For all stove types | Saucepan with long handle | Induction pot 6.3 inches
- Frying Pan Etnea Moneta Frying Pan on offer with 35% discount
Fried Amaretti Steps
Let’s prepare the batter: soften the butter in a saucepan and then pour it into a bowl ( glass bowl). Combine the sifted flour, the yolk, 20ml of milk, and a pinch of salt. Stir to blend the ingredients
Add a few tablespoons of water if necessary, to achieve a batter as thick as cream. Seal with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes
Whip the egg white to stiff peaks with an electric mixer and combine them with the batter, without overworking it. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the remaining milk with the rum. In a high-sided pan, pour the oil and heat over medium heat
Meanwhile, dip one amaretto at a time in the milk and rum mixture, drain, and pass it through the batter. Coat it completely before dropping it into the hot oil (peanut oil)
Cook the fritters for 4/5 minutes, turning them when they are puffed on one side
Drain them with a slotted spoon when they are golden and place them on a plate covered with absorbent paper. Dust with powdered sugar and serve
Storage, notes, tips for fried amaretti
Advice, do not leave the amaretti in milk or batter for too long, they will lose their shape. Use a small pan and fry 2 fritters at a time. Choose high-quality amaretti, with an intense flavor and crumbly texture. Use a neutral-flavored seed oil for frying the amaretti. Serve the fried amaretti hot or warm, dusted with powdered sugar.
